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Fiat Panda vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Volvo S60?

Fiat Panda vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Panda is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,380 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Panda with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

S60

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 385 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 9.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo S60 is very slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 617 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Volvo S60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is significantly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 660 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers substantially more boot space – 427 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries markedly more – 475 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 km
Fiat Panda
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.

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Fiat Panda
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
113 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
365 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Volvo
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